{"product_id":"penang-copper-1-cent-1-pice-1810-km-14-british-east-india-company","title":"Penang — Copper 1 Cent (1 Pice) 1810 KM# 14 | British East India Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper 1 Cent (1 Pice) token-coin struck for \u003cstrong\u003ePrince of Wales Island (Penang)\u003c\/strong\u003e under the authority of the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish East India Company (EIC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced at the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mint, London\u003c\/strong\u003e during the major currency overhaul of 1810, this machine-milled piece represents one of the earliest purpose-struck coins for a British colonial settlement in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent \/ 1 Pice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e British East India Company (EIC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mint, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1810\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8.55 g – 9.40 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue References:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM# 14 \/ Pridmore #16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The official East India Company Coat of Arms — the central quartered shield flanked by rampant lion supporters, EIC banners, and the Latin motto ribbon \u003cem\u003eAuspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae\u003c\/em\u003e (\"By the authority of the King and the Senate of England\") — all finely rendered. The date \u003cstrong\u003e1810\u003c\/strong\u003e appears clearly at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse (coin rotation):\u003c\/strong\u003e The phonetic settlement name \u003cstrong\u003e\"ڤولو ڤينڠ\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pulau Pinang) beautifully struck in elegant \u003cstrong\u003eJawi script\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by an intricate ornamental lily-leaf wreath that remains well-defined despite normal high-point circulation wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePatina \u0026amp; Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin displays an exquisite, uniform, original \u003cstrong\u003echocolate-brown copper patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hallmark of an undisturbed, naturally aged piece. There are no signs of cleaning, artificial dipping, environmental pitting, or active oxidation. This is precisely the surface quality that experienced collectors and institutions look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEdge Quality — Cabinet Preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen's most remarkable attribute is its \u003cstrong\u003eflawless edge integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vast majority of surviving 1810 Penang issues display severe rim bruises, rolling flat spots, or \"barrel damage\" from their original overseas transit in bulk. This specific example presents smooth, sharp, and precise edges, entirely free of knocks, contact marks, or rim dents — strongly suggesting it was singled out for careful storage or placed directly into an early numismatic cabinet rather than entering heavy commercial circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Currently for display purposes only. Available for purchase from 1st November 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56272401793329,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8499\/6657\/files\/Penang1810.jpg?v=1789387937","url":"https:\/\/collectors-galleries.net\/products\/penang-copper-1-cent-1-pice-1810-km-14-british-east-india-company","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}